Irish capacity factors are expected to range from 30% to 36%. Real world capacity factors for older existing projects are likely to be lower because the technology is older with less technical performance, and the turbines don't see higher elevation winds. (Real world capacity factors include downtime from maintenance and component failure.)

I would expect the far right side of the bell curve to be above 38%. this compares will with all but the best Scottish highlands sites. The Ireland Wind Energy Association states conservatively nationwide at 31%.

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